1985
Caritas Francis Hsu College was established in 1985 to offer advanced level courses and two-year diploma programmes
1990
Approved by the Hong Kong Government to offer post-secondary education programmes
2000
Accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)
2001
Registered as an Approved Post Secondary College in 2001 under the CAP.320
2002
All Higher Diploma programmes and Associate Degree programmes were validated by the HKCAAVQ
2008
All Higher Diploma programmes and Associate Degree programmes were revalidated by the HKCAAVQ
2010
Underwent the Institutional Review for registration as a recognized degree-conferring institution
2011
Renamed as Caritas Institute of Higher Education (CIHE) and launched its first Bachelor’s Degree programme, namely the Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)
2012
Granted a 7,500 m2 site in Tseung Kwan O next to Caritas Bianchi College of Careers to build campus
2013
Launched Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Language and Liberal Studies, and Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons)
2015
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) programme was accredited by the HKCAAVQ and The Nursing Council of Hong Kong. In August 2015, CIHE launched new Bachelor’s programmes, namely Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Digital Entertainment
2017
New campus for CIHE. In 2017, CIHE launched a new Bachelor’s programme, namely Bachelor of Health Science (Hons).
Multi-purpose Campus Commons
Learning Common
2018
CIHE launched a new Higher Diploma programme, namely Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education
2019
Subsidized study places of Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) under SSSDP increased from 200 to 360
2020
CIHE & CBCC launched Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Artificial Intelligence, Bachelor of Art (Hons) in Translation Technology, Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Education (Hons) in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Entrepreneurial Management (Hons) in Design Business
The 1st batch of Physiotherapy students joining inauguration ceremony
2021
Accredited by HKCAAVQ to extend the Institute’s academic provision to Level 6 of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF)
2022
Launched Master of Corporate Governance (MCG)
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) (Applied Degree Places) programme is selected for the first round of the " Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes"
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2024
Caritas Institute of Higher Education was granted university title and renamed Saint Francis University on January 9, 2024, with the approval of the Chief Executive in Council
Launched Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Applied Hotel and Tourism Management
Launched Nursing and Allied Health
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy (BSc (Hons) PT) programme has obtained professional accreditation from the Supplementary Medical Professions Council, the upcoming graduates will be qualified for registration as physiotherapists
On November 1, 2024, the Education Bureau officially approved Saint Francis University to become one of the University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong
Launched Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Applied Hotel and Tourism Management
Launched Nursing and Allied Health
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy (BSc (Hons) PT) programme has obtained professional accreditation from the Supplementary Medical Professions Council, the upcoming graduates will be qualified for registration as physiotherapists
On November 1, 2024, the Education Bureau officially approved Saint Francis University to become one of the University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong